Broken promises have shattered hopes of right to independent living, says Morris
One of the architects of the last Labour government’s “life chances” strategy has described how…
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‘Delight’ over breakthrough on Welsh independent living scheme closure
Disabled campaigners have welcomed measures that aim to address concerns over the imminent closure of…
Last-ditch appeal to new Welsh first minister over independent living scheme
A disabled campaigner has sent an 80-page dossier of evidence to the new first minister…
Welsh government’s independent living decision ‘threatens support of hundreds’
The Welsh government’s decision to close its independent living grant scheme and pass the funding…
Welsh government’s ‘ludicrous’ failure on independent living framework
The Welsh government has been criticised for a “ludicrous” and “insulting” failure to address the…
Research shows impact of ILF closure on London councils
One in three London councils have cut the care packages of more than a third…
Minister hid judges’ criticism of McVey from MPs, hours after shock appointment
The minister for disabled people has refused to apologise for misleading MPs about a court…
Council faces legal action after slashing woman’s post-ILF care without telling her
A local authority is facing legal action after a “deeply concerning” decision to slash a…
Disabled activist ‘is fighting for his life’ as he hands petition to Welsh government
A disabled activist has handed in a petition of hundreds of signatures that calls on…
DPO plans court vigil as it intervenes in ‘hugely significant’ Care Act case
A disabled people’s organisation (DPO) has intervened in a “hugely significant” court of appeal hearing…